Assistant General Manager; Salem

Assistant Manager

Job location:

3892 Center Street NE - Salem, OR 97301.

Salary: $58,656.00 - $68,700.00.

• Assist the General Manager with overseeing the operation of the entire restaurant.
• Maintain a safe environment and improve bottom line profitability through appropriate revenue management.
• Supervise the operation of the restaurant on a shift‑by‑shift basis.
• Assist the General Manager with staffing planning, hiring decisions, and manager meetings.
• Create, develop, and implement incentive programs and contests in collaboration with department managers.
• Motivate team members to participate in company promotions and incentives.
• Provide regular performance feedback and recognition to department managers and team members, including timely performance appraisals.
• Coach other managers on effective performance management procedures.
• Assist with the ongoing performance management and development of assigned department managers.
• Actively identify techniques to attract new guests.
• Manage the Guest Comment program, ensure timely resolution of guest complaints, and provide coaching to managers on complaint handling.
• Facilitate adherence to new food product rollouts.
• Ensure teams meet or exceed company standards for serving quality products, recipe adherence, and portioning.
• Communicate areas of opportunity to department managers.
• Coach and direct managers and team members on quality, service, cleanliness standards, and inventory levels.
• Analyze performance measurement tools (GEM, QSCs, audits, P&L), troubleshoot problems, devise and monitor action plans.
• Enter invoices, inventory, and end‑of‑day procedures for administrative manager functions.
• Monitor repair and maintenance, manage preventive maintenance program.
• Hold department managers accountable for cost control of their departments.
• Maintain proper inventory levels on all food and paper products.
• Participate in departmental meetings, assist in communicating successes, new procedures, and opportunities.
• Establish daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly projections.
• Interpret P&L statements, create action plans for problem areas.
• Assist the General Manager in creating the annual restaurant budget.
• Teach department managers how to meet or exceed budgeted profit goals, analyze trends, and troubleshoot problems.
• Complete other assigned duties or tasks as necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1–3 years of restaurant or leadership experience preferred.
• Understanding of restaurant operations, food safety, and responsible alcohol service preferred.
• Strong team‑first mindset; enjoy supporting teams, building culture, leading by example.
• High energy, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, bring hustle and positivity.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop team; capacity to step in across front‑of‑house, back‑of‑house, bar, or takeout.

• Competitive pay.
• Same‑day pay options.
• Manager bonus potential.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Team member discounts.
• Team‑oriented atmosphere.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals based on role classification and years of service.
• Oregon Sick Leave (OSL) accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) for family, medical, or safe leave.
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 7 paid holidays for exempt management.
• Additional leave: jury duty pay, bereavement leave, Oregon Military Family Leave.